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Munroe Dairy names new CEO

January 29, 2026

Kayla Viveiros will lead the 145-year-old dairy and grocery delivery company alongside the Armstrong family, which has stewarded the business since 1936.

Oberweis Dairy names Renato DePaolis II CEO

December 2, 2025

DePaolis succeeds Adam Kraber, who will remain with the company as senior vice president of sales and growth.

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Why succession planning is important for dairy processors

Although some dairy processors have their future set, others need to plan in advance.

Brian Berk

August 25, 2025

Although some dairy processors are operated by large cooperatives with succession plans, while other family-run businesses have a next generation waiting in the wings, a large swath of business owners are confronted with concerns about future leadership.

Management by paying attention

Redefining reality and delivering high growth in uncertain times

Companies that redefined their current realities boosted their competitive advantage.

Michael Zacka

June 5, 2013

I’ve noticed five underlying trends that are reshaping ‘reality’ for all businesses and are critical to our ability to sustain profitability and growth. Recognizing them gives us the capability to use them—now and when those proverbial opportunities present themselves. They are as follows:

Reorganization

Smart Balance creates 2 units, changes name to Boulder Brands and moves to Boulder, Colo.

The two operating segments are Smart Balance and Natural.

October 2, 2012

Smart Balance Inc. is changing its name to Boulder Brands Inc., moving its corporate headquarters to Boulder, Colo., and establishing two business segments.

Management changes